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Ahtong 1st Gear March 10, 2011 Author Share March 10, 2011 PUB lift stalls, so Aquino takes stairs up 20 flights By Ben Nadarajan President Aquino smiles as he makes it up the last flight of stairs to ground level after viewing some used-water pumps 60m underground at the Changi Water Reclamation Plant. A lift breakdown forced the VIP visitor to take the stairs, accompanied by members of his delegation and Minister Lim Swee Say. Mr Aquino is on his first official swing through the region since becoming president last year. -- ST PHOTO: NEO XIAOBIN PHILIPPINE President Benigno Aquino had an eventful first day in Singapore yesterday - including having to climb 20 flights of stairs after a lift broke down. His first stop after arriving from Jakarta was the Changi Water Reclamation Plant in Tanah Merah. The 51-year-old was shown the facility by senior executives of national water agency PUB, and was accompanied by members of his delegation as well as Minister in the Prime Minister's Office Lim Swee Say. The tour included going 60m underground to view some used-water pumps. But as the group prepared to head back up, the only lift broke down - the first time this has happened since the plant opened more than two years ago. Technicians scurried to get it working again but after 20 minutes, Mr Aquino removed his jacket, loosened his tie and took to the stairs. Accompanied by Mr Lim, he remained in good spirits, taking short breaks along the way. An aide said Mr Aquino had a slight cough. Members of his delegation helped keep the mood buoyant, with one Cabinet secretary quipping: 'We're okay, Mr President, we'll follow you anywhere you go.' Reaching the top after a 10-minute climb, Mr Aquino was given a towel and some water, along with apologies from Mr Lim and PUB executives. His reply: 'No problem at all.' And he had to head for his next appointment. Mr Aquino, who is on his first tour of the region since becoming president last year, met 300 Filipino workers in various industries here. His last official stop of the day was a visit to Resorts World Sentosa. He will visit Marina Bay Sands tomorrow. Today, he will have lunch with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and attend a state dinner hosted by President SR Nathan. He will also have an orchid named after him. Tomorrow, he will speak at an event organised by the Singapore Business Federation as well as at the Singapore Management University Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfair 3rd Gear March 10, 2011 Share March 10, 2011 They only have 1 lift ? Wah lau eh, not paiseh ar. Another stupid planning done, just like our one lane expressway entry/exits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csnewbie 1st Gear March 10, 2011 Share March 10, 2011 He smokes 2 packets of cigarettes a day still can take it. Proves to say smoking doesn't harm? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon5 5th Gear March 10, 2011 Share March 10, 2011 he's here??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Csnewbie 1st Gear March 10, 2011 Share March 10, 2011 Reaching the top after a 10-minute climb, Mr Aquino was given a towel and some water, along with apologies from Mr Lim and PUB executives. His reply: 'No problem at all.' True friend of sg indeed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_kkh 1st Gear March 10, 2011 Share March 10, 2011 1 lift is acceptable considering the human traffic. like their bosses(MPs), they(rank and file or whatever) are too complacent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jman888 Moderator March 10, 2011 Share March 10, 2011 don't worry, he will still have the signature smile on his face after climbing 20 floor [laugh] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skunk Clutched March 10, 2011 Share March 10, 2011 They only have 1 lift ? Wah lau eh, not paiseh ar. Another stupid planning done, just like our one lane expressway entry/exits. that lift was built only for workers to access the water pumps, not built for VIPs to visit once in a blue moon. No need for 2 lifts, unless u want more taxes to cover that lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Help1 1st Gear March 10, 2011 Share March 10, 2011 Reaching the top after a 10-minute climb, Mr Aquino was given a towel and some water, along with apologies from Mr Lim and PUB executives. His reply: 'No problem at all.' True friend of sg indeed. politically corrrect response "No problem at all" then in private, mr lim, i will send u my doctor charges to you as u cause me to walk up stairs and have a slight cough....lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altivo 3rd Gear March 10, 2011 Share March 10, 2011 this kind of news can make the front page... gosh! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty Turbocharged March 10, 2011 Share March 10, 2011 lucky for PUB its the philippines... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaydenSTI 1st Gear March 10, 2011 Share March 10, 2011 dam "Eong" for a president like him!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celicar Turbocharged March 10, 2011 Share March 10, 2011 Lesson for Mr. Lim Swee Say - Cheap, fast, good, choose 2 only. You chose cheap and fast lift, so not good lift. Soli. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfair 3rd Gear March 10, 2011 Share March 10, 2011 that lift was built only for workers to access the water pumps, not built for VIPs to visit once in a blue moon. No need for 2 lifts, unless u want more taxes to cover that lol Then if need to transport parts to make repairs how ?PUB are the same clowns blamed for orchard floods right ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamburger Hypersonic March 10, 2011 Share March 10, 2011 its a honest mistake, lets move on.....or should it be, walk up Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Altivo 3rd Gear March 10, 2011 Share March 10, 2011 lucky for PUB its the philippines... haha.. at least the president didn't feel "insulted and humiliated" to have to use the stairs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingcopa 1st Gear March 10, 2011 Share March 10, 2011 They only have 1 lift ? Wah lau eh, not paiseh ar. Another stupid planning done, just like our one lane expressway entry/exits. Erhhh need so many lifts for what???? Only the maintenance guy will be going there Be to fair to them abit lah ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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